WAEC Biology 1991 (August) Question 39

Question 39

Habitats and Biomes

Fewer number of trees is characteristic of the Savanna zones of Nigeria because

  1. A.there is too much sunlight
  2. B.there is limited amount of rainfall
  3. C.they are usually exposed to grazing animals
  4. D.they are covered by high mountains
  5. E.the farmers always engage in bush-burning
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (there is limited amount of rainfall)

Explanation

Low rainfall and a long dry season cannot support dense forest.